TV pilots to watch

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By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers The strike is over, TV writing has begun again, and you're still bored? It's time to look ahead at the season of network and cable pilots and pick-ups. Didn't think they'd ever attempt to recreate the magic from the gang of Beverly Hills? Think again. Longing for a weekly dose of "Dawson's" Joshua Jackson? He's back, and teaming with "Alias' " J.J. Abrams. Trashed your TiVo when they impeached Geena Davis' last show? She's hitting the streets of Manhattan. Check out a selection from the upcoming season, from cops to spies to Christian Slater.

By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers The strike is over, TV writing has begun again, and you're still bored? It's time to look ahead at the season of network and cable pilots and pick-ups. Didn't think they'd ever attempt to recreate the magic from the gang of Beverly Hills? Think again. Longing for a weekly dose of "Dawson's" Joshua Jackson? He's back, and teaming with "Alias' " J.J. Abrams. Trashed your TiVo when they impeached Geena Davis' last show? She's hitting the streets of Manhattan. Check out a selection from the upcoming season, from cops to spies to Christian Slater. (Andrew Semel / Fox)

By Los Angeles Times Staff Writers The strike is over, TV writing has begun again, and you're still bored? It's time to look ahead at the season of network and cable pilots and pick-ups. Didn't think they'd ever attempt to recreate the magic from the gang of Beverly Hills? Think again. Longing for a weekly dose of "Dawson's" Joshua Jackson? He's back, and teaming with "Alias' " J.J. Abrams. Trashed your TiVo when they impeached Geena Davis' last show? She's hitting the streets of Manhattan. Check out a selection from the upcoming season, from cops to spies to Christian Slater.